120 credits in chemistry and physics, of which at least 20 credits chemistry, including Materials Chemistry 10 credits, or Introduction to Materials Engineering. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
This course deals with the importance of chemical energy storage and the basic function of devices for electrochemical energy conversion. It also discusses fundamental energy storage and conversion concepts, focusing on lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells. Safety aspects, choice of materials, and experimental methods for the analysis of the devices are also included.
